Curiosity – My first ever short film
- Arshdeep Kaur
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Why I Chose Curiosity as My First Film
I knew I wanted my first film to be personal. But more than that — I wanted it to be worth remembering.
Curiosity isn’t just a title I picked up randomly. It’s the lens through which I view the world. The starting point of every idea I chase, every story I tell, every project I take on.
Curiosity is what drives me to learn, to observe, to question, and ultimately — to create. This film wasn’t planned to be “the perfect launch.” It was an experiment. A gut feeling. And that’s exactly why I chose it — because it felt honest.
The Intention Behind Creating This Film
When I began working on Curiosity, my only intention was to follow my instincts.
To allow myself the freedom to create without pressure. I didn’t want to wait until I had a big idea, a team, or the perfect script. I just wanted to start — with what I had, in the place I was, with the tools available to me.
I wanted this film to be a reminder — for myself and others — that curiosity is a powerful force. That it’s okay to begin with questions instead of answers. That it’s okay to not know the full story before you start telling it.
This was my way of honoring that messy, magical process.
The Audience’s Reaction Surprised Me
I shared Curiosity with a simple hope: that someone might connect with it.
And they did — more than I ever expected.
This turned out to be the video with the most likes and comments I’ve received on any of my work so far.
People wrote things like:
“I got goosebumps,”
“This is viral worthy,”
“That’s dope,”
“Everything seems too professional,”
“Great visual storytelling,”
“I like the vision and concept of the video,”
“This is unique content.”
Reading these words made me pause. Because these weren’t just compliments — they were proof that the effort, intention, and honesty I had poured into the film had reached someone. And that’s the most fulfilling part of all this — knowing that when you create from a true place, it resonates.
A Quote That Guided Me
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
This quote sat with me while I worked on the film, and it continues to guide how I see my work.
If you’re wondering whether your ideas matter — they do. If you’re waiting to be “good enough” to begin — you already are.
So keep creating. Keep exploring. Stay curious.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve made it this far, here’s the heart of what I want to say:
Keep experimenting.
Make things you’re curious about.
Don’t wait to be ready. Just begin.
You never know where one film, one idea, or one small act of creation might lead you. Maybe it won’t get thousands of views. Maybe it won’t be perfect.
But maybe — just maybe — it will connect. And that’s where real filmmaking begins.
I didn’t start Curiosity with a roadmap. I started with a question. And that one question turned into something I’ll always hold close — not because it was flawless, but because it was mine.